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Saturday, August 29, 2026
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Islandstats Searching for Additional co-hosts for Football Show
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Bermudian sports media outlet Islandstats.com has launched an open recruitment call for two presenters to join the desk of its weekly football show for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.
The platform is seeking passionate football minds to front its dedicated weekly broadcast, which will air live every Sunday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm throughout the domestic season.
Weekly debate and match analysis
The one-hour Sunday evening slot will serve as a hub for local and international football coverage, featuring lively panel debates, tactical breakdowns of weekend domestic clashes, and in-depth previews of upcoming fixtures across the island's football calendar.
Prospective presenters are expected to bring sharp analysis, strong local football knowledge, and an engaging on-screen presence to drive conversations across the show’s digital and social media broadcasts.
Islandstats.com has invited interested candidates ready to step behind the microphone and discuss the beautiful game to reach out and register their interest ahead of the season opener.
email : info@islandstats.com
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Saturday, August 29, 2026
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DeSilva-Andrade Targets Positives after Seoul Campaign
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Bermuda’s Yushae DeSilva-Andrade suffered elimination from the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships after enduring back-to-back defeats in BC1 Female Pool B.
The Paralympian faced stiff competition in South Korea, opening her pool campaign with a 7-1 defeat against Spain's Desiree Segarra.
DeSilva-Andrade was unable to bounce back in her second match, falling to an 8-1 loss at the hands of Japan’s Hiromi Endo to bring a premature end to her medal hopes.
Despite the results, DeSilva-Andrade remained upbeat about the strides made on the court during the tournament.
"Even though this World Championships did not go as I had hoped, I am extremely happy with the amount of improvement and consistency I was able to maintain in these games," she said.
The Bermudian star will now turn her attention to recovery before building towards her final competitive outing of the year.
"Now’s the time for some much-needed rest and then start preparing for my final competition of the season in Săo Paulo, Brazil in November."
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Friday, August 28, 2026
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DeSilva-Andrade Suffers Narrow Defeat at Championships
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Bermuda’s Yushae DeSilva-Andrade suffered her first defeat at the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships after falling 7-4 to China's Yuan Yichu in a tightly contested pool encounter.
Competing in the BC1 women’s division at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena, DeSilva-Andrade pushed the Chinese contender throughout a competitive four-end battle before Yuan pulled clear in the closing stages.
The result follows a dominant start to the tournament for the Paralympian, who opened her preliminary campaign with an impressive 9-4 win over the Czech Republic's Simona Blažková.
DeSilva-Andrade remains firmly in contention as the group phase progresses in South Korea, with qualification berths for the knockout stages on the line.
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
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DeSilva-Andrade makes winning start at World Championships
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Bermudian boccia star Yushae DeSilva-Andrade opened her campaign at the Seoul 2026 World Boccia Championships in commanding fashion, securing a 9-4 victory over the Czech Republic's Simona Blažková.
Competing in the BC1 women’s division at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena, the Paralympian produced a clinical display of precision to overcome a familiar international rival and take early control of her preliminary pool.
DeSilva-Andrade established an early advantage on the court, controlling the jack and executing accurate placement shots to keep Blažková under continuous pressure throughout the four-end contest.
The win provides valuable momentum for the Bermudian in a tournament featuring more than 400 athletes representing 45 nations.
Following her opening-day victory, DeSilva-Andrade will look to build on her strong start when she returns to the court for her second group match against China's Yuan Yichu as she targets a place in the knockout rounds.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Sport and Recreation Presents $23,500 in Athlete Incentives
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The Department of Sport and Recreation today presented a combined $23,500 in performance incentives to six Bermudian athletes who earned medals at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games and Commonwealth Games.
Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, Owen Darrell, stated, “Today we are recognising more than medals, we are recognising the years of training, sacrifice, discipline and commitment behind these achievements. Sport matters because it teaches our young people the value of perseverance, teamwork and setting goals, while showing them what is possible when they commit themselves to excellence.”
The recipients are Adriana Penruddocke, Jack Harvey, Sakari Famous, Sebastian Kempe, Tyler Smith and Jessica Lewis. Their medal-winning performances included gold, silver and bronze medals across sailing, swimming and athletics. The incentives are provided through the Government’s Outstanding Athletic Performance Incentive Programme, which recognises medal performances at major international sporting competitions. Family members accepted cheques on behalf of Adriana Penruddocke, Sakari Famous, Sebastian Kempe and Tyler Smith.
The Department congratulates the athletes on their achievements and recognises the coaches, families, sporting organisations and support teams who contributed to their success. Their accomplishments are a reminder of the important role sport plays in building confidence, discipline and opportunity for the next generation.
Department of Sport and Recreation Performance Incentives
Jack Harvey $6,500,00
Adriana Penruddocke $5,000.00
Jessica Lewis $4,500.00
Tyler Smith $2,500,00
Sebastian Kempe $2,500.00
Sakari Famous $2,500.00
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